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King Cake Soft Recipe

King Cake Soft Recipe: A Festive, Cinnamon Delight!

Discover the joy of making a King Cake Soft Recipe, a delightful, cinnamon-infused treat perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: New Orleans
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Activates yeast for dough rising; whole milk enhances flavor.
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Leavens the cake, providing a light texture.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough and helps activate the yeast.
  • 2 Large Eggs Adds richness and structure to the cake.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Improves tenderness and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm flavor for the cake.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture to the filling.
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Provides a strong cinnamon flavor in the filling.
  • 0.25 cup Melted Unsalted Butter Binds filling ingredients together.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Water Adjusts consistency of the icing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor of the glaze.
For Decoration
  • Purple, Green, and Gold Sanding Sugar Adds festive colors for presentation.
  • Small Plastic Baby Symbolizes luck.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar, eggs, butter, and salt. Add activated yeast mixture, then flour and ground cinnamon. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil a bowl, place kneaded dough inside, and cover to let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  4. Mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to prepare the filling.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and shape into a ring.
  6. Place shaped cake on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk or water, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and sprinkle sanding sugars. Optionally hide a small plastic baby inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure correct yeast activation and flour measurement for best results. Be patient with rising times to achieve desired texture.

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